Nooobie Questions

[Guest]

I like the appraisal of the CS really made me chuckle, reminds me of an old Tiumph GT6 I used to run, a raw experience to say the least but I loved it more than any car I've had since.

I agree the CS is the extreme end of the scale and I will definately be taking this into account, like has been said I need to have a drive in one and having read the posts I'll look at a sport too just to make sure I fully appreciate what both models have to offer.

I'm not going to rush into anything, time is on my side so as long as I don't buy with the heart I'm sure I'll make the right decision.

One thing I didn't think about was the back seat issue, the mrs drives a Ford Ka so the family holiday could be a little awkward, hence maybe the sport might be the better choice in the end.

Ho hum , compromise maybe the word of the day []

Mike

 

[paulf968]

Mike

The standard coupe should not be overlooked either, it is well specified (most expensive when new) and the main drawback IMO is 16" wheels instead of 17", they will of course be the older ones around. So not the cabriolet and I assume not Tiptronic, you may want aircon -- so you are now getting closer to a spec.

Now would be a good time to sort out who should do a pre-purchase inspection for you. Definitely money well spent -- get someone who knows the cars. If you have that sorted out then you can act promptly when you get close to the one that might suit you -- that way you do not upset the seller too much.

Have you had a sniff around Autotrader yet? always good to keep up with what is there.

bye


paul

 

[Matt]

ORIGINAL: mikeh
One thing I didn't think about was the back seat issue, the mrs drives a Ford Ka so the family holiday could be a little awkward, hence maybe the sport might be the better choice in the end.

you could still go on hols in the Ka...[]

 

[Matt]

BTW Mike - i forgot to add to my original reply above that I am glad I went for the extreme of the CS rather than the standard coupe or a Sport []
Despite all the downsides theres something about not being sensible or going for the compromise that really appeals to me which probably explains the above!

(I blame my early passion for VW's - my first cars were a '66 Beetle with 1" of ground clearance and a '72 camper with about 2" clearance...[])

As Paul and John say above - don't discount any of the models until you've driven them

Matt

PS - if you're ever south west London way I'm more than happy to go for a spin in the CS so you can compare

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: Matt

you could still go on hols in the Ka...[]

Hmm, let me think [&:] would a fully laden Ka with a Roof rack and trailer (the boots only any good for putting your sandwiches in) be able to even pull away ??

Answers on a postcard please to ........... []

Mike

 

[Guest]

De-lurking...

I, like Mike, am thinking about upgrading to a Porsche when I change the car, although as I've just moved house and sunk all my available cash into the deposit, I probably can't afford to for 12 months or so.

One of the reasons I was thinking of going for the CS, apart for a general desire to be slightly eccentric and eschew luxury or, indeed, comfort, was practicality. I need to move crap around far more often than I need to carry more than 1 passenger, and the lack of rear seats struck me as a definite advantage. Am I correct in believing that a CS offers significantly more luggage space than a Sport or Coupe, or with the rear seats folded does it not make much different?

I saw a Sport parked outside Woking station before Christmas, and it did look pretty tasty (I can't quite remember, but it may have been speed yellow which has to be my favoiurite Porsche colour). So if there's still a reasonable amount of luggage space, it gives me more options - and there's always the possibility of a 944S2 which might be more affordable.

 

[John H]

Am I correct in believing that a CS offers significantly more luggage space than a Sport or Coupe, or with the rear seats folded does it not make much different?

A lurker steps forward ... welcome out of the shadows Phil.

There is precious little difference in storage space, as the CS has a wooden shelf where the seats would otherwise fold down. The ones with rear seats have the advantage of a smaller load area with a cover if you don't need all the space. Useful for the weekly shop!

I go camping (with a tent that is!) in mine, and find it swallows lots of gear easily. In fact a friend who owns a CS was going to trade it for a Boxster, but one of the reasons he kept the 968 was because it carries more gear.

JH

 

[Guest]

Phil glad your not looking for another 12 mths theres not enough to go round now ! []

I've just been speaking with Paul at Autobahn about the two club sports they have in, the red one I posted earliier is a proper CS with carbon fibre seats and big brakes etc it has 79K on the clock and they want 15,995.

The other black one is a club sport with aluminium pack ?? but has the cloth interior(sport ?) and does not have the Me030 upgrade, it has 90K on the clock but has just had the major service with all the belts etc replaced that one is 13,995.

They both seem a little overpriced to me, but there again it is a dealer and at least it gives some security if there is a major prob with the car. Really depends on what the PX val on the MG is, I've emailled them the spec and they are going to give me an appox valuation so I can work out the figures.

There is also a red sport in Macclesfield which is in for 11,995 IIRC on autotrader but looks like a smaller dealer rather than a Porsche specialist, Prices are all over the show.

Cabriolets seems V.Cheap but a bit too hairdresser'ish for my taste.

As for rear seat sizes, looks like I've got 2 years to fulfill the Porsche ambition before the kids will be moaning []


Mike

 

[Mr968]

Hi Mike,
scanning through the thread I concur with most of the above, I run a 968 Sport and also a BMW as a daily runner but good maintenance should allow you to keep on top of the 968, as it is very reliable anyway. As my Porsche independent put it to me one day, "it's got an ignition system that would start a battleship".
I recently sold a CS which had 91,000 on the clock and it ran like it came out of the showroom.
968 CS
Along with my Sport and John H's coupe and also Dave's Cabriolet it was featured in 911 and Porsche World. Great cars.
Photoshoot
Take the advice above regarding the few weaknesses on the 968 and you should get a good car that will give you good running during the week and excellent fun (sometimes sideways) on the track.
Or buy a 968 for the track and weekends and run another through the week this will be the most cost effective way to keep depreciation to a minimum. I would suggest perhaps something like an 8 to 10 year old BMW etc for cheapness and reliability on that sort of mileage.
Whichever way you do it choose wisely on the 968 and you won't be dissappointed.

Stuart.

 

[Guest]

Cheers Stuart, I've been lurking over on 968UK.

This has popped up today on Autotrader;

1993 PORSCHE 968 CLUB SPORT LHD,
1993, K reg. 130000 miles, Maritime blue, 6 speed manual, fsh, pas, cup mirrors, cup alloys, alarm/ immobiliser, recent new belt/ breaks and fly wheel, long MoT, excellent condition inside and out. £8,250 . no cavassers.

Lots of miles but I reckon the guys looking for 8k poss get it down to £7750 with a push. Its in Reading area so miles away from me but could be of interest to someone in that neck of the woods, personally it seems a little too cheap maybe ?

 

[John H]

personally it seems a little too cheap maybe ?

Very hard to say without inspecting it. It might just be a bargian! The 968 market is very unpredicatable, as you are no doubt discovering. A phone call to the seller might be worth it.

JH

 

[Guest]

great colour though[]

 

[Guest]

I don't disagree, but you could import a CS with less than half the mileage for £10K+costs from a German dealer so is it really worth even looking at one like this ? If it was 70-80 thousand miles or had a major engine and gearbox rebuild I might consider it but it just seems a bit whiffy to me. AND I STILL HAVEN'T SOLD MY MG []

Can you tell I'm getting impatient []

Mike [8D]